Quick, tasty, and ready in under 15 minutes-this Air Fryer Smoked Sausage in a bun is an easy win for busy nights. Updated July 2025.
My Favorite Brands of Smoked Sausage
Aidells: One of my favorite brands due to their variety of flavors. My favorites are Chicken & Apple and Cajun Andouille.
Hillshire Farm: The U-shaped sausage is a classic I grew up on. It's easy to find and comes in flavors like Cajun Style Andouille, Chicken Hardwood, Polska Kielbasa, and Turkey Smoked. For this recipe, just cut it into 4 pieces before air frying.
Store Brand: Don't skip your store's brand! They're often just as tasty and come in a wide range of flavors.
How to Make Smoked Sausage in a Bun
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
- Place sausage in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Add buns for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Let sausage rest for 3 minutes.
Sides
- Potato chips or fries - Classic and always a hit.
- Coleslaw - Adds crunch and balances the smoky flavor.
- Macaroni and cheese - Comfort food at its finest.
- Potato Salad - A hearty, flavorful option.
- Grilled or air-fried veggies - For a lighter plate.
Questions?
Yes, you can. Cut up the sausages into 1-2" slices and air fry them for 7-10 minutes at 400F.
Cook larger pieces of sausage at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. Cook smaller pieces at 400°F for 7-10 minutes.
Slice the smoked kielbasa into 1-inch sections and cook it at 400F for 7-10 minutes!
Air Fryer Smoked Sausage
Ingredients
- 4 fully cooked smoked sausage links about 3-4oz each
- 4 hot dog buns
- Toppings: mustard, relish, ect.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
- Place sausage in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes
- Add buns in there for the last 2-3 minutes
- Let sausage rest for 3 minutes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
Lisa says
To satisfy my crew I did all of these at once. The children and I wanted potatoes, but hubby wanted his on bread. Hubby's roll toasted during the preheat. Then while the potatoes cooked I prepped the sausage - one long piece for hubby and the rest sliced since it cooks at same temp/time. The chikdren wanted their meat plain, but when it came out I served mine with barbecue sauce. Everyone was satisfied. This story had a happy ending. Thank you very much
Megan says
Thank you for letting me know! I'm happy to hear it 🙂